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Property Description
BRING YOUR OFFERS! PERFECTLY LOCATED NEXT TO CHEROKEE PARK & SHORT DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN DES PLAINES! As you approach this beautiful home, note the storybook feel and stunning brick curb appeal! Enjoy the low-maintenance landscaping, a covered front entrance, and a 2-car garage! Enter the formal foyer with dual closets, high ceilings, stunning original tilework, and beautiful crown molding! The living room is perfect for entertaining and boasts hardwood flooring, oversized baseboards, elegant crown molding, and sunny east-facing exposures! Enjoy the formal dining room with a stunning archway entrance and plenty of space to accommodate holiday gatherings! The dining room features a modern-industrial chandelier, real hardwood flooring, original woodwork, and views of Cherokee Park! The spacious EAT-IN KITCHEN offers stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, granite counters, a bonus breakfast bar, 42-inch wood cabinetry, and a built-in buffet cabinet! Enjoy a spacious main-floor bedroom with hardwood flooring and an adjacent full bathroom-offering you a secondary primary bedroom or in-law suite! Retreat to the upper-level primary bedroom spanning the front wing of the home. This enormous bedroom features an oversized closet with direct bathroom access! There are two additional upper-level bedrooms, one of which spans the entire rear wing. Bring your decorating ideas to the unfinished walk-up basement which could easily be utilized for your gym, rec room, and additional living space! Need more space for entertaining? Retreat to the backyard deck, flanked with a privacy fence, evergreens, and ample built-in seating! Need a space for your four-legged family member? Enjoy the low-maintenance Astroturf dog run along the side of the home! Wonderful location next to Cherokee Park-perfect for making quick neighborhood friends! Short distance to shopping, restaurants, entertainment, parks, and great schools! Easy access to Metra and highways! Spacious floor plan, upgraded with original character, and soaring ceilings! BRAND NEW BOILER PARTS INSTALLED & RECENT ELECTRICAL UPGRADES! This is the one you've been waiting for!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1280 White St
General
- Sold For: $375,000
- Taxes: $8,880 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12386559
- Added to Site: 223 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Des Plaines
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Algonquin & River Rd, Algonquin W to White, S on White to Home
School Information
- School District: 62
- Midd School District: 62
- Elementary School: Central Elementary School
- Middle School: Chippewa Middle School
- High School: Maine West High School
- Private School: Maine West High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Radiant, Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Walk-Up Access, Full
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,385
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1934
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2013
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.108
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 53.7 x 86.8 x 53.7 x 89.3
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1934
- Tax Amount: $8,880.86
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 9204060170000
Listed by Redfin Corporation
Sold by Pearl Haven Properties INC.
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Schools
Schools serving 1280 White St
School Districts:Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine Township High School District 207
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Central Elementary School, Des Plaines, IL 1526 East Thacker Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines, IL 123 North 8th Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 | 6-8 | 2.1 mi |
Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1280 White St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/28/2025
Sold
$375,000
1.35%
MLS
6/06/2025
Listed
$370,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1280 White Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018 (MLS# 12386559) is a Single Family property that was sold at $375,000 on July 28, 2025. Want to learn more about 1280 White Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Des Plaines? You can browse all Des Plaines real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

